I’m so grateful for this extraordinary woman. She’s talented, funny, thoughtful, and kind. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing her for decades. She used to visit the shop I owned with my dad and, with the biggest smile, say, “This is the happiest place in the world.” Fast forward to today, and she has taken her incredible design eye from the worlds of graphics and advertising into jewelry. She now creates her own beautiful line of sterling silver necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. I’m truly honored that she trusted me to collaborate with her on this special redesign and fabrication. We began with a meaningful pendant that belonged to her grandmother Rose. It passed to her mother Ruth, and is now Naomi’s. While she isn’t typically a pendant wearer, she loves rings. So we decided to transform this heirloom into something she would wear and cherish every day. We incorporated a ring design originally created by my father, Fil, subtly adjusting the curves so the paisley pendant would nest seamlessly into the setting. The largest diamond was reset from prongs into a bezel for a more cohesive and secure look. The pendant was carefully re-tipped and repaired as needed to preserve the integrity of the smaller diamonds. We completed the piece with a bright polish on the mounting, creating a beautiful contrast against the textured pavé center. And now she has herself a three-generation heirloom, thoughtfully reimagined into a ring that honors the past while celebrating the present.
- Materials: 14k white gold with natural brilliant and full cut diamonds
- Client location: Avon, CT
